Key result
Body mass index z-score and systolic blood pressure were the strongest risk factors positively associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in prepubertal children (p<0.05).
Why the study?
Are cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in prepubertal children?
Population
129 prepubertal Brazilian children aged 5 to 10 years
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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BMI z-score and SBP were associated with higher cIMT in prepubertal children; leaves open whether targeting them alters long-term atherosclerosis risk.
Cross-Sectional (n=129)
Are cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in prepubertal children?
p-value: p=<0.05
BMI z-score and systolic blood pressure are strongly associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in prepubertal children, suggesting early vascular changes.
Mussi et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=129). Cardiovascular risk factors (BMI z-score, waist circumference, blood pressure) was evaluated on Increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) (p=<0.05). Body mass index z-score and systolic blood pressure were the strongest risk factors positively associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in prepubertal children (p<0.05).
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